Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday the U.S. has not stopped military aid to Ukraine after newly sworn-in U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days. Zelenskyy did not clarify whether humanitarian aid had been paused. Ukraine relies on the U.S. for 40% of its military needs.

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, (left), shakes hands with President of Moldova Maia Sandu in Kyiv, Ukraine on Jan 25. (AP)

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that US military assistance to Kiev has not been affected by the State Department's foreign aid freeze. US media reported on Friday that the State Department in Washington had ordered a 90-day halt to most foreign aid in accordance with an executive order issued by President Donald Trump.

US has not stopped military aid to Ukraine despite threat, Zelensky says - Military help is continuing even after new Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he’s pausing foreign aid for 90 days, say